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Cracking the code of the Best Places to Work

A few years ago, Provident Resources Group couldn’t crack the Best Places to Work...

Meet the first four startups to tap into the new Louisiana Growth Fund

In a Monday afternoon round-table discussion, state economic development officials formally announced the first...

St. Francisville is expanding the boundaries of its cultural district

The St. Francisville Cultural District is growing. On Oct. 1, the district’s boundaries will expand...

See where LSU placed on the latest ‘Wall Street Journal’ best colleges list

LSU ranks No. 179 in Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S....

Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge

Here’s a look at the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton...

Maryland company acquires Baton Rouge charter school property

A Maryland-based nonprofit community development financial institution has purchased the former IDEA Innovation school...

Fewer Louisianans filed for unemployment last week

Initial unemployment claims 9/20  Continued unemployment claims 9/20

St. George mayor wants a multiuse sports and events space for the city

St. George Mayor Dustin Yates is pursuing an indoor multiuse sports and community space...

Lee Michaels to expand flagship Baton Rouge location

Aiming to meet rising demand in the luxury watch market, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry...

Area housing market mirrors national move toward balance

U.S. existing-home sales were essentially flat in August as high borrowing costs and tight...